The average train between Basel and Charleroi takes 8h 42m and the fastest train takes 7h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Charleroi. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Basel and Charleroi. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Charleroi at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 8h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 18m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Charleroi? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Charleroi. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Charleroi station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
Basel to Charleroi train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Charleroi train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Charleroi-Central station.
Book your Basel to Charleroi train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Basel and Charleroi is 390.8 km. The road distance is 702 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Charleroi-Central via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 7h 31m.